The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Painted on a large, single sheet of oak panel, beveled on all sides.
The painted surface is covered with a thick, extremely yellowed layer of varnish, making it very difficult to properly read the picture’s condition. The varnish seems dry in the centre part.
The paint layer appears to have worn thin in the past and contours appear enhanced. Also the pigments of some original contours appear to have darkened with time. The lower outer edge shows some small damages (not visible when framed). A retouched scratch of circa 2 cm. in the paint layer can be seen above the church.
UV light reveals some old retouching to the man in rags to the left. A few small retouchings can only be detected, as the varnish lights up green, making any reading difficult.